!['Wau!' Mrs Malaysia triumphs with 'Most Original Costume' Mrs World 2023 pageant 'Wau!' Mrs Malaysia triumphs with 'Most Original Costume' Mrs World 2023 pageant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705906687_TBWAUjpg.jpg)
'Wau!' Mrs Malaysia triumphs with 'Most Original Costume' Mrs World 2023 pageant
Dubbed 'Puteri Wau Bulan', the costume created by Sarawak's designer Saran Anak Lagong and sponsored by MS Gold, weighed about 10 kg.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685089612_TBdubai.jpg)
Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few dozen a year at a Dubai lab.
Sat May 27 2023
![42 peserta Miss and Mister Celebrity International berkampung dua hari di Melaka 42 peserta Miss and Mister Celebrity International berkampung dua hari di Melaka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682676077_AbRaufYusoh.jpg)
42 peserta Miss and Mister Celebrity International berkampung dua hari di Melaka
Seramai 42 peserta Miss and Mister Celebrity International 2023 Pageant dari 26 negara akan berkampung selama dua hari di Melaka dalam usaha mempromosikan negeri itu sempena Tahun Melawat Melaka 2024.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned new Miss Universe Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned new Miss Universe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673765641_RBonneyGabriel.jpg)
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned new Miss Universe
R'Bonney Gabriel won the beauty pageant, surpassing contestants from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, who won second and third.
Sun Jan 15 2023
![Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666860999_950x600.jpg)
Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million
A Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662941899_KingCharlesIII.jpg)
Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May
The ceremony is set to follow the traditional pageantry used for anointing monarchs over the last 1,000 years, Buckingham Palace announced.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663582278_QueenElizabeth.jpg)
Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth
The 2,000-strong congregation included some 500 world leaders and foreign royal families.
Mon Sep 19 2022
![Unduk Ngadau more than just a beauty pageant Unduk Ngadau more than just a beauty pageant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653556363_gadissuku.jpg)
Unduk Ngadau more than just a beauty pageant
Unduk Ngadau has been held for 62 years and it has become the soul of the Kaamatan festival, Joanna Kitingan said.
Thu May 26 2022
![Britons party for the Queen - but not the monarchy Britons party for the Queen - but not the monarchy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653025008_Britain.jpg)
Britons party for the Queen - but not the monarchy
The organisers of the Jubilee pageant hope the event will bring the nation together and showcase the country's diverse cultures.
Fri May 20 2022
!['Miss America' pageant moves from mainstream TV to streaming 'Miss America' pageant moves from mainstream TV to streaming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637635545_missamerica.jpg)
'Miss America' pageant moves from mainstream TV to streaming
The pageant faces sliding ratings and controversy over its role in the modern world.
Tue Nov 23 2021
![Miss Teen Universe 2021 postponed to next year Miss Teen Universe 2021 postponed to next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632973837_DheperReshaaTehM.jpg)
Miss Teen Universe 2021 postponed to next year
Malaysian finalist for Miss Teen Universe 2021, Dheper Reshaa is unperturbed by the news of the postponement of the international pageant.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Search for Miss Earth 2021 starts with Eco warriors sharing their advocacy for environment Search for Miss Earth 2021 starts with Eco warriors sharing their advocacy for environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632207371_DRNISHATHAYANANTHA.jpg)
Search for Miss Earth 2021 starts with Eco warriors sharing their advocacy for environment
Miss Earth 2021 tentatively to be held virtually on Nov 21 with the participation of representatives from 60 countries.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Puppets, performers, parades for queen's 70-year reign Puppets, performers, parades for queen's 70-year reign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61625020314_LONDON.jpg)
Puppets, performers, parades for queen's 70-year reign
A Platinum Jubilee pageant is due to take place as part of a four days of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![Dayak community forgoing 'ngabang' tradition for a good cause Dayak community forgoing 'ngabang' tradition for a good cause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622348133_GawaiDayak.jpg)
Dayak community forgoing 'ngabang' tradition for a good cause
The Dayak community accept that skipping 'ngabang' is a sacrifice everyone has to make in the fight against the deadly COVID-19.
Sun May 30 2021
![Reigning Mrs World resigns weeks after pageant controversy Reigning Mrs World resigns weeks after pageant controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61618989912_SRILANKA.jpg)
Reigning Mrs World resigns weeks after pageant controversy
Jurie was arrested and released on bail this month after a fracas at the Mrs Sri Lanka pageant in Colombo.
Wed Apr 21 2021